Demography

Young People Haven’t Given Up on Family—They’re Waiting for the Right Conditions

July 11 is World Population Day. A landmark UNFPA global survey overturns one of today’s most persistent demographic myths: the problem is not declining aspirations, but the growing gap between what young people want and what they can realistically achieve

Children of Divorce, Smaller Families: The Hidden Link Weighing on Birth Rates

A study shows how parental separation influences the life choices of adult children

As Temperatures Rise, Fewer Boys Are Born

A study of 5 million births in sub-Saharan Africa and India reveals how climate affects biology, maternal health, and even family choices

Are Italians and Spaniards Rethinking the “Traditional Family”?

New research shows communication and gender equality matter more than marriage

Measuring Inequality in Longevity: The AUM Index

Uncovering the statistical properties of lifespan inequality measures can provide novel insights on the study of mortality